Скачать или смотреть ARE PAPER STRAWS REALLY BETTER THAN PLASTIC? | Paper Straws VS Plastic Straws [Environmental Impact]

With plastic straws being banned in many parts of the world, we are turning towards using paper straws as an "eco-friendly" alternative. Before we get too excited about this, let us break it down and find out if it is actually a better choice.
This video compares the environmental impact of paper straws with that of plastic straws, in an attempt to find out which is a better choice.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:25 - Raw materials
01:25 - Energy and water requirements
01:40 - By-products
01:54 - Reusability
02:25 - Recyclability
03:04 - Upcycling
03:21 - Biodegradability
03:32 - Impact in the ocean
04:17 - Impact in landfills
04:55 - Concluding thoughts
06:06 - Alternatives

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